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The mission of the Study Abroad Office is to help prepare you for a journey of a lifetime! With over 60 different destinations to consider for your study abroad opportunity, there's a special place that will work for each and every one of you.
Study in English, or study in the native tongue of the country you select. Go for a year, a semester, a summer or a winter, but just GO! Take regular courses, participate in special programs, or intern in a variety of places, while earning University of Hartford credits. At the Study Abroad Office, we strive to answer all of your questions - including the ones you haven't even thought of yet!
The benefits of world travel are universal, no matter where you study. Inspiration can be found anywhere you go, whether it's in the architecture of castles and cathedrals, the wilderness of the Outback, the mountain ranges of Northern Italy or the local communities where you will stay for the duration of your experience.
Every destination will have a friendly and supportive program director or international office to guide you along the way, helping you achieve the most out of your time away. Each country, each city, and each university has its own distinctive character - something unique that will ultimately draw you to your best choice! So, let's get started by considering them all and begin exploring your future!
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Please visit https://www.hartford.edu/academics/study-abroad/ for more information.
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about English culture and how they act on a daily basis. "
Aidan K University of Hartford
"Every day is an adventure and there really is no such thing as getting lost. It's all part of the adventure. Keep an open mind and open heart and the world is yours for the taking."
Sean K University of Hartford
"I learned much about both the history and current state of Spain. I am far better at speaking Spanish, and have learned how to live in and navigate foreign cities independently. I have made great friends in my host family and professors, and have learned valuable lessons about the importance and benefits of volunteer work."
Damien G University of Hartford
"I learned how to be independent. There was times I traveled alone and arrived in foreign countries, including when I first arrived in London. The self confidence and problem solving that I learned from study abroad will be invaluable and a boon to me for the rest of my life. "
Timothy G University of Hartford
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a different view on how to live life and my plans for the future were challenged. It made me really realize that other countries have cultures that date back thousands of years, not just a few centuries like the US."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained a lot of knowledge about other cultures and other perspectives, and thus I learned a lot about my own culture and perspective of life. I learned not to stress the small things and I learned to appreciate the small things. I gained self-confidence and reassurance in my chosen career path. Studying abroad made me a better..."
Colleen M University of Hartford
"I learned that I can push myself outside of my comfort zone and learn so much. Paris is beautiful and I learned a lot about the French culture and how to appreciate it. I learned to be open to people who are not like me."
A student University of Hartford
"it taught me how to be myself, and deal with struggles, like getting lost, not knowing the language, dealing with people that hard to get along with, and how to be independent. "
A student University of Hartford
"I learned to be comfortable doing my own thing and having to rely on the kindness of strangers."
Cassie K University of Hartford
"It was very worthwhile, I learned that I was able to adapt to a completely new situation and live in a place very different from my own. I learned that I can push myself to try and do new things and I gained the experience of a different culture and the cultures of places I traveled too. It wasn't easy and sometimes, especially ..."
Jessie M University of Hartford
"The WSP really made me grow up and learn how to live and work in a city that I had never been to before. It was definitely worthwhile."
Samantha P University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself, and where I want to take my education. It was a struggle at times but definitely worth while."
A student University of Hartford
"I've gained a better understanding of self and others I've learned to put others before self I've learned that if it won't matter tomorrow, there's no point in stressing it today. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned to be more independent, worldly, excepting of others differences, and that America is not the center of the universe. The trip was definitely worthwhile. I had the best time of my life. "
A student University of Hartford
"The answer to this question would be an understatement to my experience abroad. It was one of the best decisions I have made thus far, and I plan and hope to continue to travel."
Alexandra T University of Hartford
"It's hard to sum up what has been gained or learned over a 6 month period into just a few sentences. I've tried to do it to my friends and family and it just doesn't work. All I can say is it's worth every second and dollar, and it will change you."
Cameron G University of Hartford
"I learned about the world outside America and what it was like to live as a Greek."
A student University of Hartford
"I gained a lot of knowledge about myself. I discovered what I want to do as a career. It was definitely a worth wile experience. "
Eboni R University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself. I became extremely self-reliant and gained a ton of responsibility. While it's a bit cliche, you really do find yourself while your abroad. I thought I would be homesick and sad at times, but it was quite the opposite- My family had to remind me to stay in touch at times. And FRANCE- visiting France..."
Melissa B University of Hartford
"I learned a lot about myself as an American in relation to the rest of the world and how people view us. I learned a lot about my artwork and how to take it further. I learned what it was like living in a city (I live in a rural town) and it was just a really good experience. It was definitely worthwhile."
Tiffany L University of Hartford
"I learned how to be independent and get things done on my own. How to be confident travelling alone. How to make friends quickly."
A student University of Hartford
"I learned that I can easily adapt to new environments, and that I am comfortable living on my own. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Kelsey S University of Hartford
"Learned about what I want my future career to be. "
Eboni R University of Hartford
"I learned so much about Design. I learned how to work with and relate to people who didn't have English as a first language. I learned how to plan trips to foreign countries on my own. "
Megan J University of Hartford
"Going abroad was 100% worthwhile. I have gained a new sense of independence and an appreciation for other cultures as well as a renewed appreciation for some of the things I take for granted at home."
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